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English Literature
We are the oldest department of English Literature in the world, having first offered courses on ‘rhetoric and belles lettres’ nearly 250 years ago.
Undergraduate students
An undergraduate degree in English Literature gives you a deeper understanding of the workings of literary texts and their place in societies past and present.
Postgraduate students
The graduate studies section of the Department of English Literature at Edinburgh is one of the largest and most vibrant postgraduate communities in the UK.
Research and activities
The Department of English Literature is involved in a variety of research projects.
250 Years of English Literature at Edinburgh
In 2012 literature in Edinburgh will celebrate a quarter millennium of achievement.
Beyond Macbeth: Shakespeare in Scottish Collections
An exhibition and web feature created with the National Library of Scotland to explore the world-class Shakespeare collections held at NLS and the University of Edinburgh.
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This article was published on May 9, 2012